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VX09 ZZW

2009 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,589 mi
Last recorded163,589 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A495,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 ZZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 163,589 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 163,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 163,372 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer sills corroded n/s and o/s

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 147,738 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 129,183 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 129,179 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 109,572 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 109,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 107,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner and outer edges inner edges starting to blister 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edges 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,467 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 104,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,654 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 84,859 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,691 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 60,478 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 50,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight perishing/cracks on both front tyres but no ply or cord present.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,731 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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VX09 ZZW is a 2009 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2009 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 95,722 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX09 ZZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX09 ZZW is a 2009 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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